1989 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Legacy | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2211 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2416 mm |
